64503 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 64503 (Saint Joseph, Missouri) pay a median of $1,018/year in property taxes on homes valued at $133,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is near the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 64503 is approximately $85, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Buchanan County. This is $358 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 64503 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65803 (0.76%) and 63060 (0.76%).

In Saint Joseph, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $53,351, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses property to market value at sale with no statewide cap on tax increases, so your assessed value will reflect your purchase price rather than any lower prior valuation. Buchanan County provides a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for primary residences that reduces taxable assessed value — contact the Buchanan County Assessor's Office to file your exemption claim and determine the amount of tax savings available. File your homestead exemption application with the Buchanan County Assessor within the required timeframe after closing to lock in this tax benefit.